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Hi Mike, like you I was never too fussed on windscreens as such, however after fitting one to the G5, I found it to be the best thing since sliced bread, totally different bike to ride even under 60. Far less tiring for the longer run.

Cheers

I had one of those cheapo generic screens on for a month or so and didn't notice a damn bit of difference, so i took it off and still didn't notice a damn bit of difference. In fact, it was better without.

I've found that many windscreens can lessen the wind overall but put my head into a dirty airstream where I get buffeted and it's more noisy. I'll gladly put up with some wind instead of noisy turbulence.

I've found that many windscreens can lessen the wind overall but put my head into a dirty airstream where I get buffeted and it's more noisy. I'll gladly put up with some wind instead of noisy turbulence.

I don't have mine (yet) but I have been riding since 1968. In '08 I was looking for a scooter for my daughter. Gas prices in CA had reached $5 in some places. The San Francisco dealer was sold out for months. I bought a 150cc Genuine Buddy from the dealer in Cleveland, Ohio. It took me 5 days to ride it home! I did stop for a scooter rally in Moline. I kept the load light by staying in motels. I usually camp on trips. A 500cc Bullet would have been luxurious!

Check out the Royal Enfield website. The ride to the Himalayas should convince you that these bikes can go anywhere you might want to go. Just take your time. Mad Maps is a good source for those "alternate" routes. If you are in a hurry, fly.

Thanks, but it was fun. I got to thinking about those oldtimers like Erwin "Cannonball" Baker and the hardships they endured while riding across this country almost a hundred years ago. Made my trip seem so easy.